Format is double round robin with top 4 placed teams advancing to playoffs.

Double Round Robin:Two games will be played against each other team, using each teams home settings. Two points for a win, zero for a loss. In the case of a tie for a playoff spot at the end of the double round robin, then Net Round Rate (NRR) will be considered across all games, which is determined by -x for each win, and +x for each loss, where x is the number of rounds the game lasted for. The team(s) with the better NRR would advance to the playoffs. If teams are tied for both points and NRR then a game will be played on random map and settings to decide.

14 games into the tournament both the Rajasthan Royals and the Sunrisers have won 3 out of 3 games, with the royals holding top spot due to a better round rate. The Kings XI are also undefeated, with only 2 games completed. At the other end, Delhi are the only team yet to register a point after opening with 4 straight defeats. They'll have to find some form quickly if they're to have a chance at making the playoffs.

The King's XI are the stand out performers having won all 9 of their games thus far, including 6 away from home. Ensuring their playoff spot should now be a formality. CSK are tied with SH in 2nd place with equal points and round rate.

The KXI remain undefeated and are now guaranteed a spot in the top two. It is now mathematically impossible for KKR, RCB, PW and DD to make the playoffs, leaving 4 teams to fight for the 3 remaining playoff positions. Within these it is still possible for any of them to miss out - and all are mathematically able to finish in the top two. My prediction: CSK to finish 2nd, and RR to narrowly miss out on the playoffs.